The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu has disclosed that the Federal Government is receiving support from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and other countries to assist in combating insurgency in the country.
He made this disclosure when he visited the St Mary Catholic School in Papairi, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State, where 265 students and teachers were recently kidnapped.
He assured the parents that efforts to secure the students’ release were on top-gear.
He said, “You are not alone, I can assure you we are together in this. Many good people from all over the world are coming to support us, including the United States of America. We appreciate everyone especially the European countries like France, the United Kingdom and couple of others. The whole world is coming together to stop and defeat this evil which has been going on in Nigeria for two decades.
“The children are where they are and will come back safely. Mr. President said I should thank you, Bishop Yohanna, for your understanding, patience, for giving us the right information and by standing by for us. We are one.”
He expressed President Tinubu’s commitment to security, adding that his visit was on Tinubu’s order.
“This is a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that we must come and visit you. Mr. President is in pain. He is in sorrow just like all of us.
He said the Federal Government accepted responsibility for the schoolchildren’s kidnap.
“This is a very solemn and difficult moment for us, especially after hearing from some of the parents and all of you. However, we take responsibility because it is our duty to protect you,” Ribadu said.
Ribadu added: “We will provide security in that axis. You will see our reactions and responses now, one thing I know is that, evil people will always be around but this thing they have done is what will change Nigeria for good.”
Ribadu commended Bishop Bulus Yohanna of the Kontagora Diocese for standing firm despite the challenges surrounding the abduction.
He emphasisd that Nigerians must unite to defeat the common enemy causing havoc in the country.
Earlier, Bishop Yohanna thanked President Tinubu and Ribadu for giving hope amid the crisis.
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